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    39 Buick Special tires

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Depending on what you're going to do with the car (ie. a cosmetic vs. a full restoration) you might consider a cheap used set of tires to get the car home and move it during the restoration - and then buy a new set towards the end of the restoration.

     

    Bill McLaughlin

    1929 McLaughlin Buick

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    1930 Buick Identification

    in Buick - Pre War

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    The Fisher Body Parts Price List confirms that Job number 30122 is a 30-68, 5 Pass. Coupe.  Your engine number will likely be stamped on the crankcase, passenger side just above the starter  (see: <https://www.29buickphotos.com/Information/ID-Plates-Stickers-etc/i-2kn2MTd>).  If 30 McL-Buick's are the same as 29, there will be no serial number on a tag on the frame behind the passenger front wheel but it will be on a GM of Canada 4" x 4" plate attached to the engine side of the firewall near the oil filter on the pass. side (see: <https://www.29buickphotos.com/Information/ID-Plates-Stickers-etc/i-GqSdmkz>).  Often the tags were removed to allow the heater hoses to go through the firewall.  

     

    If replacing the engine with a 29, make sure you check under manifold to see that the engine hasn't already been cracked.  29's were more prone to cracking than 30's

     

    Bill McLaughlin

    1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club

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    Buick Master 121 dimensions a-pillar

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Patrick:

     

    If it's a 1929 Buick, as far as I know there are no factory plans of the wood available.  Send me your email address and I'll send you a Welcome Package for the 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club where you can advertise for information on dimensions for the wood frame.

     

    Bill McLaughlin

     

    Editor & Publisher - 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Newsletter

    Address:  81 Roxborough St. W., Toronto,  ON,  M5R 1T9, Canada
    Tel: (Evenings): 416-961-0142;  (Days):  416-580-5802
    Fax:  416-929-0945
    E-Mail: bill@29buick.ca
    Web Site:  www.29buick.ca
    Photo Web Site:  www.29Buickphotos.com

    1929 Buick 116 Carb and Fuel Pump Needed

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Brian:

     

    Carbs are usually available from:  <www.thecarburetorshop.com>  or  <http://www.northfieldltd.com <http://www.northfieldltd.com/> .

     

    Fuel Pumps are usually available from:  Ray Durrett, 5424 S. US Hwy. 69, Lufkin, TX, 75901, USA. T: 936-635- 7777 or <lizdurrett@yahoo.com>

     

    You should join the 1929 Silver Anniversary Buick Club - all this info is available in the Newsletters and Suppliers list.

     

    Bill McLaughlin

    All-Together-Chronological Parking at BCA Meets

    Free WiFi at Hershey?

    in Hershey Meet

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    Bob:

     

    I've never found free wifi on the field at Hershey (I'm on the top of the Orange field next to the Green Field).

     

    There is paid wifi but it's something like US$10. a day - which is considerably more than Rogers CDN$5 roaming charge.

     

    Bill McL

    Toronto

    Needed: Wheel Lugs - 1930 Model 64

    in Buick - Pre War

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    Michael:

     

    Try Don Mayton (don.maytonscars at gmail.com).

     

    He made stainless steel ones for 29 wire wheels and they may fit 30's.  

     

    Take an existing nut off an go to a hardware store and find out the thread size.

     

    Bill McLaughlin

    1929 McLaughlin Buick Roadster

    What are they ?

    in Period Photos - Pre WWII

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    What cars are they ?

     

    Side view with 2 men photo is believed to be a Studebaker second series GE Dictator probably built later in 1928. Can this be confirmed ?

     

    And what is the car on the boat ?

     

    The same man is sitting in the rear of the 2 men photo and also on the hood of the car on the boat.  He is Dimitar Soboloff one of Bulgaria's greatest motorcycle and car racers in the 20's and 30's.  He raced in a 1929 Buick roadster (not very successfully) from 1931 until 1936 when he replace it with 1936 BMW 319/1 made specially for him for racing.

     

    Thanks.

     

    Bill McLaughlin

    Toronto, Canada

     

     

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    Is this a Buick ?

    in Buick - Pre War

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    nzcarnerd:

     

    Thanks.  The information is for Valentin Stoinev, in Bulgaria who is writing a book on Dimitar Soboloff one of Bulgaria's greatest motorcycle and car racers in the 20's and 30's.  He raced in a 1929 Buick roadster (not very successfully) from 1931 until 1936 when he replace it with 1936 BMW 319/1 made specially for him for racing.  Dimitar Soboloff is in the back seat of this photo.

     

    Bill McLaughlin

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    1935 Model 50 Steering Box

    in Buick - Pre War

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    I'm looking for a 1935 Model 50 steering box (or parts) for a fellow in Spain.

     

    Anyone have one ?

     

    Dose anyone know if the Model 1935 Model 50 steering box is interchangeable with any other 1935 models  (models 40, 60 & 90) or any other year ?

     

    Thanks.

     

    Bill McLaughlin

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